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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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